It promises to be a wonderful family-friendly weekend in Roscommon Town – with the County Fleadh being held over the course of a number of days and the annual Easter Parade taking pride of place on Easter Sunday.
It’s the first time since 2009 for the Fleadh to be held in the county town. It promises to be a wonderful celebration of Irish culture.
Meanwhile, the 2026 Roscommon Easter Parade promises to be the biggest and best yet! This wonderful annual extravaganza has gone from strength to strength over recent years. This year, the event will feature increased prize money, with the winning float receiving €1,000.
The annual parade, traditionally a gala family-friendly community celebration, and indeed a showcase for local businesses and voluntary groups, will take place on Easter Sunday, April 5th.
The theme for this year’s parade is ‘Roscommon Heritage… ceol agus craic’ – which is a reflection on the fact that the County Fleadh is also taking place in the county town on the weekend in question.
Sunday’s Easter Parade will be preceded by music in The Square from 11.30 am. On stage will be the Roscommon Men’s Choir, which promises to be a real treat for spectators. After the Men’s Choir have performed, the official launch of the County Fleadh will take place.
The parade, which will once again be led by the army Colour Party, will commence at 12.30 pm, starting at Abbeytown and continuing to The Square.
To enter…
Businesses are encouraged to enter commercial floats, while sporting and other voluntary organisations will no doubt remain a very popular element of the parade. As ever, a number of local schools will participate.
Enquiries relating to entering floats can be made to JJ Cattigan (committee secretary) on 087 851 2503, or to any committee member. Floats will be accepted up to and including Easter Saturday.
